Monthly Archives: September 2010

Honeydew with Lime and Mint

Posted on September 29, 2010 by michelle

I really hesitated to post this recipe because, well, it’s so simple that it’s almost not a recipe at all. And really, the credit for the recipe should go to my friend Sharon, since she gave me the idea of … Continue reading →

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Weekly Menu Plan, 9/27-10/5

Posted on September 28, 2010 by michelle

I took a little break last week from the blog while my parents were in town. We had a fun and busy time, including a day trip to Seattle to visit my great aunt (she’s 96!) and walk in Discovery Park. … Continue reading →

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Grilled Corn with Basil-Parmesan Butter

Posted on September 20, 2010 by michelle

Several years ago my husband, Chad, and I rented some space in our house to two single guys. They were our friends before they were our roommates, and we really enjoyed living with them for almost a year. (Since then, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Menu Plan 9/15-9/21

Posted on September 15, 2010 by michelle

It’s our last week before the school season is upon us!  Chad is madly studying for his master’s exams next week, and then his classes will be starting the week after.  Today I went to the first introductory meeting of … Continue reading →

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Basil Pesto

Posted on September 13, 2010 by michelle

Basil is, at the moment at least, one of my favorite fresh herbs.  I say at the moment because, while I was pregnant this last time, the mere thought of basil was enough to send me running to the bathroom.  … Continue reading →

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Weekly Menu Plan 9/8-9/14

Posted on September 8, 2010 by michelle

This week’s menu is (again) focused on eating the vegetables from our CSA.  Since we were out of town over Labor Day weekend, we came home to a fridge still full of veggies and got even more Tuesday afternoon.  The hard part … Continue reading →

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Roasted Chicken

Posted on September 6, 2010 by michelle

Roasted chicken is one of my favorite ways to eat meat. It smells wonderful while it’s cooking, the meat is juicy and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and salty. This recipe is close to fool-proof as long as you’re … Continue reading →

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